Best 11 The Best Pizza Crust Recipes

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The quest for the perfect pizza crust is a journey that has been undertaken by countless pizza enthusiasts and culinary masters throughout history. From the humble beginnings of ancient flatbreads to the modern-day masterpieces created in pizzerias around the world, the pizza crust has undergone a remarkable transformation. Whether you prefer a thin and crispy crust, a chewy and airy crust, or something in between, finding the best recipe for your pizza crust is an essential step in creating a truly exceptional pizza experience. In this article, we will explore the complexities of pizza crusts, unravel the secrets of the perfect dough, and provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for your taste buds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH



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This easy pizza dough recipe is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. We use all-purpose flour because double zero is hard to find. But if you're lucky enough to live near an Italian market or willing to purchase double zero flour online, using this flour will take your crust to the next level. You won't be disappointed with the results! -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 crusts (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose or 00 flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram, optional
1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; add yeast and whisk until dissolved. Let stand until bubbles form on surface. In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and, if desired, dried herbs. Make a well in center; add yeast mixture and oil. Stir until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead, adding more flour to surface as needed until no longer sticky and dough is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes; transfer bowl to refrigerator and chill overnight. Allow dough to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before rolling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST PIZZA CRUST



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This recipe will give you pizza crust that isn't too thick, but nice and soft like you would find at a pizza shop. Dress this crust up with the toppings of your choice.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon margarine
⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, sugar, dry milk, butter or margarine, yeast, and warm water. Gather into a ball. Turn out an a lightly floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and place in a warm spot for 2 hours.
  • Punch down the dough. Roll out to fit a 14 inch pizza pan. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) until crust is a very light brown color. Remove from oven.
  • Place desired toppings on the pizza. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toppings are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

WORLD'S BEST PIZZA CRUST



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My mom makes the best pizza crust on several continents. It's fast and easy. Excellent as a white pizza or traditional red sauce, any toppings go.

Provided by Isabeau

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 1 pizza, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1/2 tablespoon) package yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in water.
  • Beat in ½ flour.
  • Add salt, oil and rest of flour (add more if needed to make handle-able dough).
  • Rise in oiled bowl.
  • Place on greased pan.
  • Add sauce, cheese, etc.
  • Bake at 450 20 -25 minutes (til brown).

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH EVER



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Make and share this The Best Pizza Dough Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 pizza crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons active dry yeast (or 2 packages)
2 cups warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2-5 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl.
  • Stir in oil, sugar, salt and FOUR cups of the flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface.
  • Knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Knead til smooth 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place til double in size (about 45 minutes).
  • Add your favorite toppings of tomato sauce, seasonings like oregano, sweet basil, chili powder, and toppings like bacon, ham, pineapple, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper or cooked hamburger and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake pizzas 425°F for 25-30 minutes.

PIZZA DOUGH



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For your next pizza night at home, make Bobby Flay's homemade Pizza Dough recipe from Food Network, and finish it with your favorite toppings.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 (14-inch) pizza crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon sugar
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons

Steps:

  • Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
  • Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.

THIN-CRUST PIZZA DOUGH



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A quick, easy, and delicious recipe for thin-crust pizza.

Provided by Lynda Q

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup lukewarm water
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in hot water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast forms a creamy foam, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix 1 3/4 cup flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture; mix well until dough comes together.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, adding remaining 1/4 cup flour if dough is too sticky, about 2 minutes. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a greased pizza pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 293.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH IN THE WORLD!!!!



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Make and share this The Best Pizza Dough in the World!!!! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Awsome

Categories     European

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 6-ounce pizzas, 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour (high gluten if you can find)
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
1 3/4 cups water, ice cold
cornmeal, for dusting

Steps:

  • Mix the flour salt and yeast together in a mixing bowl. Use a mixer or metal spoon and stir in the olive oil and water until the flour is all absorbed about 5 to 7 minutes. if you are having a sticking issue dip the spoon or your hand in cold water.
  • Dust the counter top with flour and transfer the dough over to it. Nead it into a ball and then seperate into six pieces or less dipending on the size of the pizza you want. Take tupaware containers and spray with oil. Add dough to the containers and put in fridge to rise overnight.In the fridge it will keep for 3 days or you can freeze up to 3 months (make sure you cover in oil before freezing).
  • On the day you plan to make the pizza remove the dough from the fridge 2 hours before cooking preheat oven to the highest temp it will go usually about 550F or higher.Toss or role the dough to your desired thickness I prefer thin and place on pan dusted with cornmeal. Add toppings ( remember less is more with a good pizza about 3 to 4 toppings plus cheese and sauce) and bake for 5-8 minutes. If top is done before bottom move pizza to a lower shelf and finish.
  • Let the pizza rest a few minutes before cutting to let the cheese set alittle and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 341, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Making homemade pizza dough can sound like a lot of work, but it's so worth the bragging rights. The dough itself requires few ingredients and just a little bit of rising and rest time. While you wait for the dough to be ready, you can get to work prepping your tomato sauce, chopping fresh vegetables, or grating the cheese you'll put on top. Bake for 15 minutes, garnish with basil (or, let's be real, more cheese), and enjoy showing off your way-better-than-takeout creation.

Provided by Brenda Blanco

Categories     Dinner

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 ½ cups warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup semolina flour
28 oz canned whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
fresh basil leaf
extra virgin olive oil
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
ricotta cheese
fresh basil pesto
dried oregano
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
spicy pepperoni slice
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • "Bloom" the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture. Using a spoon, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  • Once the flour is mostly hydrated, turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be soft, smooth, and bouncy. Form the dough into a taut round.
  • Grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for another minute or so, then cut into 4 equal portions and shape into rounds.
  • Lightly flour the dough, then cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes to an hour while you prepare the sauce and any other ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500˚F (230-260˚C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or cast iron skillet in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
  • Once the dough has rested, take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips, until bubbles form and do not deflate.
  • Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round. Make it thinner than you think it should be, as it will slightly shrink and puff up during baking.
  • Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
  • Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
  • Add any garnish of your preference.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1691 Fat: 65 grams Carbs: 211 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 60 grams Protein: 65 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PERFECT PIZZA CRUST



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I have spent years trying different recipes and techniques, looking for the perfect pizza crust recipe-and this is it! I'm amazed that I finally found a crust recipe my family prefers over the pizza parlor's! -Lesli Dustin, Nibley, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Cornmeal
Pizza toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, 1 cup bread flour and the whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down; roll into a 15-in. circle. Grease a 14-in. pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. Transfer dough to prepared pan; build up edges slightly. Add toppings of your choice. , Bake until crust is golden brown and toppings are lightly browned and heated through, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH



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A simple and basic recipe that gives anyone longing for New York's famous pizza something to truly enjoy! Add some flavor to your dough by incorporating seasonings such as oregano or garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon of each is more than enough). The dough can also be frozen for longer storage.

Provided by Amanda-Rae

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 10h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup warm water
½ cup bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 cups bread flour, or more as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine water, 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; stir well and let sit until mixture is foamy and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture using a wooden spoon until dough holds together; turn onto a lightly floured work surface.
  • Coat the inside of a large bowl with 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • Knead dough, adding small amounts of flour as needed, until soft and slightly sticky, about 10 minutes.
  • Form dough into a ball and place in the prepared bowl; drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over dough and spread to coat entire ball. Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place in a warm area of the kitchen until dough is doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. When ready to use, remove dough from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 583.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA CRUST



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This is a great recipe when you don't want to wait for the dough to rise. You just mix it and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then it's ready to go!! It yields a soft, chewy crust. For a real treat, I recommend you use bread flour and bake it on a pizza stone, but all-purpose flour works well too. Enjoy!

Provided by CHEF RIDER

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 ½ cups bread flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 292.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the quality of your pizza crust. Use fresh, high-protein flour, active dry yeast, and filtered water.
  • Proof the yeast: Proofing the yeast ensures that it is active and will help your dough rise properly. To proof the yeast, dissolve it in warm water (105-115°F) with a little sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
  • Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough develops the gluten and helps to create a smooth, elastic dough. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise: After kneading the dough, let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This will help to develop the flavor and texture of the dough.
  • Preheat your oven: Before baking the pizza, preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Use a pizza stone: A pizza stone helps to distribute heat evenly and create a crispy crust. If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza: When baking the pizza, don't overcrowd it with toppings. This will make the pizza soggy.
  • Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown: The pizza is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Making a great pizza crust is all about using high-quality ingredients, following the steps carefully, and practicing. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a pizza crust that is crispy, flavorful, and perfect for any topping.

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